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[the196thbattalion]

star wars human! high school! au

i’ve seen so many headcanons circling throughout the star wars tumblr about high school au’s, so i wanted to share my bit with all of you :D

anakin skywalker

five words: REBEL CHILD ON A MOTORCYCLE.

he doesn’t like riding the school bus because it makes him feel extremely claustrophobic, so he scrapped and scavenged up parts to make his own customized motorcycle, which he lovingly dubbed artoo.

the blue and silver detailing was the joint effort of ahsoka and obi-wan, because anakin doesn’t know how to paint.

if he can catch up to the bus, he’ll ride alongside it and flip off the students on it before revving on ahead of them. (the freshmen think it’s the funniest thing in the universe)

probably one of the most well-known juniors in the entirety of temple high school (mostly because of his shenanigans but partly because he’s dating padme fuckiNG AMIDALA, PRETTIEST GIRL IN THE DAMN SCHOOL)

he always wears this worn-down leather jacket his mom gave to him before she passed away, and refuses to take it off, even though it’s somehow “a violation of the dress code and should be outlawed.”

his hair alone has seduced eight different students (boys and girls)

sometimes during study hall, ahsoka or padme will get a hold of his hair and style it into little braids or make a super rad ponytail.

he really likes iced coffee with milk and sugar. he puts in the milk to make it nice and light (it’s aesthetically pleasing, obi-wan!), and then like eight tablespoons of sugar to make it actually taste good.

his favorite class is mechanics, taught by kit fisto.

anakin spent months on a mechanical arm project to replace his clunky plastic prosthetic, and he was so freaking happy when it was finished; he almost cried. (he did cry and ahsoka got it on video)

obi-wan kenobi

a mixture of the soft™, pretty™, hippie™, grunge™, vsco™ and nerd™ tropes.

he really likes peppermint tea with lots of honey but takes his coffee black.

he has had too much tea.

someone needs to stop him.

almost all of his classes are ap courses, and if cody hadn’t been watching when obi-wan was making his schedule, all of them would be.

him, cody and padme have ap english with mace windu, and cody knows how much his classes stress him out, so he lets obi-wan sleep during class and sends him the notes

the only ap class obi-wan doesn’t take is mechanics, and he shares that class with anakin.

anakin and obi-wan are super close with each other. kenobi was there when ahsoka was adopted, and anakin was there when kenobi got his cat. (they were like 5 okay)

“NAME IT C3PO OBI-WAN, OR I SWEAR TO FUCK-” “what kind of name is that, and why would i - anAKIN PUT HIM DOWN!?”.

mr. fisto constantly has to split them up for disrupting the class, but it’s almost like they can communicate telepathically, and the teachers have a running bet

mace windu literally bet $50 on these fucking nerds so you know it’s for realsies

in reality, they’ve just gotten super creative with passing notes.

kind of off topic, but he has these brown harry potter glasses that he uses (kinda for reading???? but mostly so he can do that anime pushing up glasses thing)

cody thinks it’s the funniest shit ever

whenever cody is feeling stressed, obi-wan just does the thing™ and BOOM! happiness.

people think he’s a goodie two shoes, and honestly, it’s really easy to think that. if the iconics are trying to do something stupid, he’s usually the voice of reason.

but parties?

…

you know what, just ask anakin for the video footage.

ahsoka tano

this hs!au ahsoka tano turned me bisexual confirmed ✔

okay before i go into her style, which is mainly what made me drool over my computer, can i just put skatergirl!ahsoka out there?

spray painting of the rebellion symbol all over the bottom of her board and on items in a couple of the places where she skates the most (like the back of an abandoned car yard)

her instagram is filled with these super cool vhs-tape recorded skate videos (u know)

lots crackhead 3am visits (starring anakin, rex, kenobi and barris) to a gas station to get slushies and grind the shit out of the curb connecting the store to the parking lot

trying to teach anakin how to skateboard but he just can’t figure it out? uh yes

“try to balance skyguy!” “HOW DO I MOVE? DO I SCOOT? SNIPS THIS ISN’T FUNNY AND I WANT TO GET OFF – GUYS, STOP LAUGHING!”

okay okay okay i’m done

for now

anyway, her style???? is so???? fucking????? cool!!!!!

her genetics gave her a 80% of having vitiligo, so it really wasn’t a surprise when patches of her skin got lighter, but it still freaked her out a little bit.

basically, went like this: “DAD, I’M TURNING WHITE!” “???? oh my gosh ‘soka, no.”

she has long braided dreadlocks she dyed a super bright orange with various colored beads woven into them with the help of anakin and padme. she usually styles them into little space buns atop her head.

her entire clothing wardrobe consists of fishnets, neon bomber jackets, at least 11 bisexual beanies™, handmade patchy jeans, white tank tops, and light-up platform shoes.

she doesn’t give two flying fucks about the dress code, and – IN THE MIDDLE OF THE MOST BUSY HALLWAY - punched principal sidious over whether or not she “could wear shorts that short” (anakin may or may not have cheered when she broke his nose).

the fetts (chuck have mercy)

*cracks le knuckles* i’ve put it off long enough

we have: fox (24), wolffe (19), cody (17), rex (17), echo (16), fives (16), boil (15), waxer (14), hardcase (13), jesse (12), longshot (8), kix (6), tup (3), gree (2) and boba (9mo)

wolffe is off at college - fox already graduated and moved out, that cheeky little fucking shit - but both still keep in good contact with the fam, and it’s a constant clamor between eleven of the siblings of who gets to talk to them first

fox majored in government/politics, bly is majoring in space/astronomy, and wolffe is majoring in police/law enforcement shit (i don’t know how college works, so sue me)

cody and rex are juniors, and despite their similar looks, the amount of schoolwork each of them completes drastically varies

cody is the honor roll student, valedictorian, whatever you want to call it

rex kinda just either does the work really well or 9/10 times gets distracted by anakin or ahsoka sending him some nice spicy memes

cody tried to tutor rex but it ended up almost landing tup in the hospital

“that’s really simple, actually. if you – vod? rex, are you okay? what are you oH NO TUP DON’T PUT THAT IN YOUR MOUTH-”

fetts on the varsity football team is like a right of passage in the family

right now, only the juniors of the fett family are on the team, but the coach has eyes on fives and echo for next years team

SPEAKING OF

echo, fives and boil are the infamous sophomore trio that pulled the milk bucket prank on the gym teacher, pong krell.

they had to help the janitor (99) clean up afterwards, but they genuinely enjoyed 99’s company, because he’s rad as shit and knows all the secret school passageways.

to be honest, not one person (except maybe sidious) was complaining

that motherfucker makes everyone run like eight laps during gym class

even mr. windu gives them a small smile in the hallways after that

boil says he was blackmailed into it

waxer is a freshman (the poor dude, i’m so sorry), and he always looks out for the nervous freshies

if someone is having a bad day, he’ll give them a lollipop (he carries around a whole bag), a place to sit during lunch, and a shoulder to cry on

all you need to do to find waxer is to locate this long ass line of children

the school counselor, plo koon, sometimes brings his niece numa into school during the day because he can’t find a babysitter, and waxer. fucking. loves. her. PERIOD.

w+n pull these tiny little pranks on teachers, and the staff pretends not to notice, but numa always giggles and gives them away.

boil has a soft spot for numa too, and sneaks her rice krispies.

bonus shit i want to add in but can’t figure out where to put it (or i’m just gonna add it on and shit)

plo koon adopted anakin after his mother died (him and anakin’s mother were good friends), and found ahsoka on the side of the street, shivering like a maniac.

he doesn’t know where ahsoka came from, but he loves her so gOD DAMN MUCH.

he’s the school counselor, and still keeps in touch with a lot of students even after the graduated (he thinks that majoring in law enforcement/police is a bit dangerous for wolffe but he still supports his unofficial but basically son 100%)

yoda is the super old but radically rad english teacher.

his entire point of existence in my mind fic is to troll the shit out of palpatine.

a recent conversation starring yoda and palps: “did you give the students the mountain of extra work i assigned them?” “for the students, that was?” i’m sorry. my bad, that is.” “this is the seventh time, yoda.”

okay but for real

mace windu violently roots for the school football team.

“BEAT THE SHIT OUT OF HIM, CODY! YOU TOO...OTHER CODY!”

“THAT’S A HOLDING! THAT’S A HOLDING!”

“REF IF YOU DON’T COUNT THAT TOUCHDOWN THEN I SWEAR TO SAMUEL L. JACKSON I WILL COME DOWN THERE AND BEAT YOUR SORRY PINSTRIPED ASS!”

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[artemismoon12writes]

Title: In Which Clay Plays Mentor

“Summer of Houston” compliant; mention of @margotkris’s Hanover Prefect.

“I am too Bi Yoda.” Clay muttered.

“Heard that!”

Clay was trying to lead the cohort of freshman through their orientation. Or rather Cl-orientation, Orien-clay-ion? Orientlay? He’ll work on that. Basically the real shit you needed to know coming into Windsor before the Prefect got here.

“Okay freshies- and transfers, yeah I see yah Zack,” Clay said in the most obnoxiously New Yorker way he could. This rich West Coaster was grinding on his last nerve not even five minutes in.

“Obviously you are all Windsors. What does Windsor mean? That we’re fucking awesome that’s what.” Clay said with a grin, “Our mission in school? Fuck shit up and don’t get caught. Or blame it on Maximillion, he’s Hanover’s prefect. You could blame it on Stuart but they have a damn teddy beat in charge. Everyone else is a jerk… sort of? We’ll discuss the blond legacies later.”

“Are you our prefect?” One freshman asked, devoid of sense; that was where his pocketbook instead rested.

Clay stared at him, “Hell no. I’m just a sophomore. I’m here to give you the real orientation. Okay- which one of you is from a family with a net worth under 100K?”

No one raised their hand. Typical.

“Okay so take it from a street smart, middle class jerk: in Windsor money won’t solve shit. It will help, but when our prefect arrives and strings you up by your guts for the ravens you’ll wish you listened to ol’Clay. Wit, cunning, ingenuity, and good reflexes are gonna serve you well here.”

“What? Our prefect would-”

“He’s crazy Zack, keep up before you’re sacrificed to strange and wonderful gods.” Clay said briskly with a evil grin spreading across his face. “You shoulda come last year, our prefect’s boyfriend taught us all how to bake cookies.”

Clay paused the tour of the ground floor, “Oh yeah, who can cook?”

Everyone looked fairly confident, but one raised his hand like it was a test, “I got training with our personal caterer.”

“To cut vegetables? Boil water? Or actually make something?” Clay grilled him.

“I can do salads.” He volunteered. “I make a good dressing…”

Suddenly the rest of the group didn’t look so confident.

Clay nodded approvingly. “Okay you are allowed in the kitchen without a buddy. Never attempt cooking without one, at least a fire extinguisher. They are located every ten feet. They will be your lifeline- wait.”

Clay turned, grabbing the nearest one and throwing it up the stairs they were passing to Kaelan. “Third floor?”

Kaelan laughed, “Yeah. Junior with a hair straightener.”

“See?” Clay said before the freshmen started smelling the smoke spreading through the common room. “Learn em. Everyone else, cafeteria is open late so don’t try to be a hero and cook. Only you can prevent dorm fires.”

They reached the fireplace, replaced with a bulletproof-glass gas installation after the football-hockey hybrid last March. Clay considered the group. He’d gone over the dumbwaiter, the worst teachers, and what to do if you needed to make special orders to the school (answer: office administrator. There was a different address for deliveries). What was missing?

“Ah yes! If experiencing a sexual identity crisis do not panic, pass go, or collect $200. Just lie down and accept a rainbow bracelet. Its 2012 you nerds and everyone in this school is hot.” Clay said sagely, pontificating to his captive audience.

“Speaking from experience, he doesn’t follow his own advice.” A voice said from the top of the bannister.

The group looked up to see Todd Hendricks observing Clay’s attempt at chaos reigning. He was holding a large cardboard box packed full. “Don’t listen to him guys. Clay stammered and stuttered his way into the most public bisexual awakening in the history of boarding schools.”

“Why you-“

“The boners were many and obvious Clay. Give it up.”

Todd retrieved the contents of the box. He tossed down a soft velvet bag to each of the assembled, not bothering to even descend the stairs. “Welcome to Windsor gift from your prefect. It’s the current Windsor survival kit under the new regime.”

“Its just a crystal, salt, um holy water? And … shit is this weed?” Zackary asked.

Todd gave him a withering look. “Its sage and other herbs. They’re protection charms. You’ll all be emailed the proper rituals and receive training next week after reorganization.”

“So, the prefect really is crazy?” The deputized cook asked.

“He’s in touch with the spirits. Call him a fundamentalist Christian or a heathen at your own risk. Or if you think you can survive a couple rounds with him out back.” Todd chuckled at a private joke.

Kaelan rushed back down from the top of the staircase. “Incoming!”

There was a scramble of the upperclassmen to clear the doorways, spreading to the edges of the room with Kaelan’s directives. Todd didn’t move, keeping his calm smile at the top of the stairs.

Ball of energy that he was, Shane Anderson knew how to make an entrance; somersaulting through the doors and springing up onto the coffee table. The outer doors smacked in the wind and rattled.

The freshmen looked spooked.

Curly hair flying, Shane could only yell platitudes to his pursuer.

“I swear I wouldn’t scratch your car on purpose!”

A crossbow bolt thudded into the floor where Shane had been. The youngest freshman shrieked. Todd laughed.

“You are gonna pay for that Anderson!” Their tall, dark haired prefect yelled. Empty crossbow in hand he ran after the bouncing senior with the energy of a man possessed; and possessed he did look, with clothes a week old and dark circles to match.

“I swear, I was just backing in!”

“Shane you don’t even have a full licence! You busted my headlamp! She is vintage!” Dwight caught up with Shane, blocked from the stairwell by Kaelan and a grinning accomplice.

Dwight got Shane around the waist, picking him up with ease, other arm around him to stop him squirming. “You are going to pay for repairs in full, file the accident report, and explain to the security guards and campus welfare why you are not allowed to drive for a whole month.”

“A month?” Shane whined.

“That, or I make sure you only have Murdoch as a driving instructor.” Dwight waited for Shane’s yelp before continuing. “And of course the untold horrors Sadie will curse you with. I’m talking curse for boils from last year in discreet places.”

“You wouldn’t.” Shane wriggled like his feet could actually reach the ground.

“I would. I drove here from Florida with only two stops for poltergeist sightings, I haven’t eaten anything except Burger King, and there is a cop who thinks I’m a panhandling preacher hooker which doesn’t even make any sense- but apparently its a criminal offence in Georgia. So just try me Anderson.”

Shane nodded meekly, but not scared like the assembled freshmen. Clay hadn’t seen his prefect quite like this before, but one couldn’t ignore a flair for the dramatic. Dwight let him go. Shane wasted no time scurrying out to the parking lot to make a call.

“Gonna need to clean that up.” He said, fatigue hitting him as he looked at the crossbow bolt in the hardwood floor.

“You always damage property when you’re shooting to scare.” Todd said, taking the stairs two at a time to step up to the new prefect, yanking the bolt out and handing it to Dwight.

“Who are they?” Dwight asked looking at the freshmen who were quaking.

“Freshies.” Todd patted his shoulder. “Go upstairs to my room, take a goddamn nap.”

Dwight rubbed his eyes, “yeah good idea. Wait, did you-?”

“Yes.” Todd answering the question before it was even asked. “I gave them the packets, sent the emails, your salt order is set, and your room has all the assignments in it. You can go over them after you wake up if you want to make any changes, but I figure you’d want to avoid that for now.”

“I love you.” Dwight mumbled sleepily, going in to bump his forehead to Todd’s, too tired for anything else.

“You too honey.” Todd said quietly. “Now shoo.”

Dwight was upstairs and out of earshot when one freshman started shrieking.

“Is this school insane?”

“He’s crazy!”

“He’ll kill us!”

“Is it weird to say I’m a little turned on?”

Clay looked at the last freshman. “The first step to acceptance is acknowledgement. Welcome aboard.”

“Stop it Clay, you’re not Bi Yoda.” Todd called. “If you didn’t get it that was Dwight Houston, new Windsor Prefect and he’s harmless. Shane’s one of his best friends. Now go grab your shit and keep moving in okay?”

“I am too Bi Yoda.” Clay muttered.

“Heard that!”

“Okay mom.”

“Stepmom! Don’t disrespect Mariana like that!”

“Stop calling my mom by her first name!”

“Well, she told me too…”

“Shut up!”

Another year at Windsor begun, another year of chaos to follow.

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The Great Idaho Ski Getaway – Win A Chance To Explore The Soul Of Skiing

What does the “soul of skiing” mean to you? Is it the art of the turn? Maybe its slashing the pow. For the Local Freshies® crew, it’s all about the freedom to explore the mountains. Finding those places that most others would drive right past. It’s less about the high-speed lifts & long lift lines and more about the boards under our feet & the solitude of the slopes with nary a person around. For us, this embodies the state of Idaho. The last vestige of ski resorts that are focused on the fun of skiing instead of the bottom line for shareholders. For those that don’t have the cash or are a bit too frugal, you’re in luck. The Great Idaho Ski Getaway gives you a chance to win a FREE trip to explore them yourself!

The Great Idaho Ski Getaway

Powder Day at Silver Mountain – Image by: Local Freshies

That’s right! Ski Idaho, in partnership with skis.com & snowboards.com, are giving away a trip for two to visit three North Idaho ski resorts in The Great Idaho Ski Getaway. One grand prize winner & a guest will fly to Spokane International Airport courtesy of Alaska Airlines. From there, you’ll ski or ride Lookout Pass, Schweitzer and Silver Mountain amid the Idaho Panhandle’s vast lakes, winding rivers, lush evergreen mountains and historic mining and timber towns.

Need A Reason To Enter?

Lookout Pass – Image by: Local Freshies

Need a bit more motivation to enter? Check out our adventure of hitting up Lookout Pass and Silver Mountain. (Hint: Lots of Powder!) And lastly, Schweitzer was just singled out in SKI Magazine’s annual Resorts of the Year issue for 2019 as “an up and coming four-season resort” whose “views of sparkling Lake Pend Oreille give the Tahoe areas a reason to be nervous.” We wouldn’t call them an up and coming resort but rather an unspoiled destination to hit now before the masses find it.

Don’t lose out and visit Skis.com to enter now!

Grand-prize Package Includes:

Downtown Wallace in a sunny winter’s day – Image by: Local Freshies

Round trip airfare for two courtesy of Alaska Airlines (up to $1,000)

Car rental for five days (up to $500)

Lookout Pass Ski Resort: One day of lift tickets for two, ski/board rentals for two, and lunch for two at Lookout Pass Ski Resort plus overnight stay for two at a hotel in nearby Wallace, Idaho

Schweitzer Mountain Resort: One day of lift tickets for two, ski/board rentals for two, lunch for two, and overnight stay for two at Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho

Silver Mountain Resort: One day of lift tickets for two, ski/board rentals for two, lunch for two, and overnight stay for two at Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho

Overnight stay for two at The Coeur d’Alene Spa Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

$500 shopping spree at Skis.com or Snowboards.com

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2 pairs of sunglasses from Proof Eyewear

Welcome kit from Payette Brewing

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To be or not to be Tubeless that is the question!

After our realization that we were mountain biking without an emergency kit for those unexpected situations out on the trail, we stopped by our local bike shop, Shoreline of Tahoe, to get a few tips on what to bring while mountain biking. Last week, we highlighted what the experts at Shoreline suggested to carry. During our discussion, Ken (the guru as I like to call him) brought up another awesome option that I didn’t know existed… “Why not go tubeless on your mountain bike?”

Ken at Shoreline of Tahoe showing us how the new Norco bikes have been redesigned to support a bigger tire

Mountain bike tires are now tubeless?

Sticker should read TR or Tubeless

As soon as Ken suggested that you can go tubeless, I stood there staring in total shock. Talk about advancements in the game! Similar to a car tire, this a great option if you really want to push it and don’t want to worry about popping a tire on the trail. And if you do run into certain tire troubles, you can fix them much quicker. Unfortunately, not all tire rims are made the same. To see if your bike rim supports this configuration, look at the rim and/or tire. You’ll should see a sticker that reads “Tubeless Rim” or “TR.”

How do tubeless tires work?

Mountain bike tires that are used for tubeless have structure similar to a car tire meaning if you stand them up, they hold their shape. In addition to the tire, the rim is very important. Its job is to hold onto the tire and make sure it doesn’t pop out or off while you’re riding or get into a biking snafu. To think about it in really simple terms, for a tube tire, the tube is holding everything together while in a tubeless setup, the rim is the one holding on. Finally, there is an additive inside the tubeless tire that if you do get a puncture, all you need to do is pump a ton of air & super fast into the tire to reseal it!

Go Ghetto – tubeless

Sealant that can be put into a tube or a tubeless tire

We understand mountain bikes and their accessories are expensive. If you’re a casual rider that spends most of your time in meadows and hitting single tracks, you could get away with what many call “ghetto-tubeless”. This isn’t recommended but it is possible. To do this, you would want to remove the tube from your mountain bike wheel and pump in an additive such as Stan’s Sealant to help create a stronger seal between tire and rim.

Slime isn’t just for Ghostbusters

Examples of tubes already filled with slime to reduce punctures

Finally, if you don’t want to take the risk of going “ghetto” but still want a little extra protection, we suggest trying out tubes already filled with what they call “slime.” Like they always say… “You get what you pay for.” If you were to get a small puncture, the slime will help seal the tire, but if it’s a pinch flat, sidewall puncture, or something bigger, it may not work. This is at least another option to consider.

What to bring on the trail if you go Tubeless

Tubeless tires can be patched with a plug just like a truck tire

If you do make the jump to tubeless, this means instead of carrying a pump if you get a flat, you’ll carry a CO2 Inflator, which will inflate the tire quickly! The sealant inside the tubeless tire is filled with what looks like glitter, so when you pump up the tire FAST, the sealant heals itself. And, if you get a really serious puncture, you can always patch it with a plug – just like a truck tire.

In the end, if you are a bit more aggressive with riding and don’t want to spend a ton of time fixing your tires, going tubeless might be something you consider. But as stated above, you can also go with something in-between. It’s really up to you. Happy trails!

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10 things you should bring when mountain biking

So there we were… staring at Jaime’s mountain bike. Her pedal snapped off the crank and we were tool-less, gear-less and totally out of luck. Fortunately, this only happened a 1/2 mile from the house but it really knocked some sense into us. We suddenly realized mountain biking is just like backcountry skiing. You need to gear up and be prepared for the worst and shoot for the best. After our rookie realization, we reached out to Shoreline of Tahoe for help creating a list of essential items to ALWAYS bring on a ride.

Things you need for Mountain Biking

Ken showing us the newest in Norco Bikes that Shoreline has in stock

Mini-Pump

One of the major issues that happens out on the trail is getting a flat. From rocks, stumps, bumps, sticks, and twigs, there’s a good chance something will happen. Without a pump, you’ll be stuck in neutral! Picking up a small pump is easy, right? Wrong! There’s MULTIPLE sizes, so how do you choose? Similar to Goldilocks and the three bears, you need to find the one that’s perfect for you. Well, you can go with the smallest pump available but if you do get a flat, you might be there for a LOOONNGG time trying to pump it up. But if you get the biggest one, you can pump up the tire quicker but it’ll be a lot heavier to carry. For us, we picked the middle size one. It’s big enough to pump in air quickly but not too heavy to carry for the ride.

Spare Inner Tube

This is your first line of defense if you do flat-out. Inner tubes are as cheap as a cup of coffee so why even mess with a patch kit? Grab that tire, rip out the tube, throw in a new one in and you’re good to go!

Patch Kit

It’s just a good idea as a backup to your spare inner tube(s). If you’re 10 miles from your car,  you’ll be glad you brought a patch kit with you. It might take a bit more work, but a patch kit can cover MULTIPLE flat tires if it happens out there. Better to be safe than sorry with a ride like that!

Multi-tool with pliers

A multi-tool is THE standard backcountry tool you should always carry with you, sun or snow. From a pair of pliers to a knife, this is something you should carry any time you’re out in the wilderness. A Leatherman is the standard most outdoorsy folk use as they fold up nicely and stay out of the way till you need it.

Bicycle Multi-tool

Besides a normal multi-tool, there’s a good chance you’ll need something that’s specific to a bike. That’s where the bike multi-tool kit comes in. From hex keys to tire levers, it’s critical to have this if something unexpected happens out there.

A great example of a multi-tool next to a chain tool

  Tire Levers

Multiple different types of tire levers

Rims on a mountain bike aren’t cheap. If you don’t have a tire lever to pop the tire off correctly, you could damage not just your ego but the rim itself. Be sure to pick up at least a pair of these because they are known to break. And if they do, replace them before your next ride.

Chain Tool / Master Link

When a chain breaks you’ll be glad you’re carrying an extra master link

The bike chain is an essential piece of gear on your bike. When riding over stumps, rocks and sticks, there’s a high likelihood that you’ll bend the chain. You might be able to bend it back, but if you have a chain tool and a master link, you can pop off the problem link and put on the new one with no issue. Each “speed” (8, 9, 10 speed, etc.) has different thicknesses and lengths for their links. So, when buying a master link, be sure you pick up the right one.

Zip-ties

Similar to run-flat for a car, zip-ties are a great option to temporarily fix your bike until you can get somewhere to fully fix the problem.

Duct Tape

It’s not to bad an idea to carry a light if you do end up stuck in the wilderness too long

If something snaps, just like our pedal, some good ‘ole duct tape could’ve helped keep that piece of the bike together.

When planning your next mountain biking adventure think about the following:

How close are you to the nearest road?

Can someone come and get you if something bad happens?

Proximity to civilization/wilderness aspect?

Depending on how you answer the questions above, adding things like a headlight, water, and snacks might also be good ideas. It’s always fun to head out into the wilderness but be responsible! Stay tuned as we talk about going tubeless.

What else do you bring with you when heading out on the trail?

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